All Obituaries

Josephine Thomas Talley was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Josephine West Thomas. She was born on October 4, 1943 in Pinewood, South Carolina. She departed this life on April 10, 2024, at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, NY at the age of 80. Josephine attended Clarendon County schools throughout her childhood. While at Manchester High School she enjoyed home economics and watching school basketball games. Josephine was a natural beauty and was a participant of the Homecoming...

Mr. Euline (NING) Thomas son of the late James Thomas and the late Mrs. Josephine West Thomas. He was raised in the pinewood community of Clarendon County, South Carolina. He was educated in the New Hope school. At an early age he joined the New Hope A. M. E. Church where he served faithfully. In 1954 he married the love of his life, the late Mary Agnes Caldwell Thomas. Together they raised six wonderful after moving to New York. There he worked several jobs until he received employment at...

Mr. Louis Brailsford, Sr. was born on October 1, 1940 in Paxville, South Carolina to the late Horace J. Brailsford and Mary Robinson Brailsford. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Pruitt Health Care Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He was educated in the Clarendon and Sumter Counties school systems. He graduated from Manchester High School.  At an early age he became a member of the Taw Caw Missionary Baptist church and dedicated his life to...

In profound sorrow we announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Minnie Ree Gilyard on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the residence of her daughter. Minnie was 75 years old.  We the management and staff of Dyson's Home for Funerals ask for your prayers and blessings to those who mourn, the Gilyard family, with the comfort of God's love that they may face each new day with hope, and strength.   The family will receive friends at 1105 Tisdale Street, Summerton, South...

Mr. Henry “Bootlang” Allen was born on December 2, 1951, in Manning, SC, where he was raised in a Christian home by Ella Allen and the late William Allen Sr. Henry was hardworking, a devoted father to his children, and would lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help. Henry is preceded in death by his father, William Allen Sr., one son, Darius Gibson, brother William Allen Jr., and sister Edith Starks. Henry graduated from Scott’s Branch High School in 1968. After...

Today we celebrate the life of David Parson, Jr. who was affectionally called Lil Dave.  He was born on October 15, 1969, to the late David Parson Sr and Harriett Deloris Martin Parson in Trenton New Jersey. Lil Dave attended primary school in Trenton, New Jersey. He moved to South Carolina and attended Spring Hill Elementary, Scott’s Branch Middle School, and graduated in 1987 from Scott’s Branch High School in Summerton SC. After graduating high school he worked at...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Ms. Bertha Cunningham. She departed this earthly life on August 14, 2023 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Bertha May, was the oldest of nine (9) children, born to the late Bertha Frank Boatwright and Ivory Boatwright. She was born New Years Eve, December 31, 1939 in Manning, S.C. Bertha loved people and she always spoke her mind. She was lovable, giving, but straight-forward. She loved our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Bertha...

Joy Robin Gibson, the daughter of Mamie Gibson and late Guilermo Gale, was born on Febuary 14, 1966 in Brooklyn New York.  She attended public schools in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn until she became of age.  In 1991, she relocated to South Carolina where she enrolled in a special needs program in Manning, South Carolina.  She spent her life as a companion to her mother and everyone in her presence. Joy was a loving and even tempered person.  She enjoyed listening to...

Mr. Costico Stambelu of 105 Oakview Circle, Manning, South Carolina passed away on April 30, 2023 at his residence. All services for Mr. Stambelu will be private.  We are asking for your prayers for the Stambelu family.

Mr. John Ragin of Miami, Florida and formerly of Summerton, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on April 27, 2023 at the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Please adhere to the service information for Mr. Ragin as listed. We ask for your continued prayers for the Ragin family as they mourn the lost of Mr. John Ragin.